1 day

Full Day

About this activity

Your day trip starts with hotel pickup in Chiang Mai for the 1-hour drive to Mae Sa Valley.

When you arrive on the outskirts of a hill tribe village, follow your guide on a 2-hour hike with a gradual climb past some village houses. Before long, you will be surrounded by unspoiled jungle with our experienced, local guide to lead the way. Because this is a local trail, there’s a chance you will encounter people going about their daily tasks in the area which is always interesting. Throughout the hike, you will come across a selection of flora and fauna and pass through a variety of farmland (depends on the season). Your friendly local guide will share their knowledge of the area and explain the customs of village life in Northern Thailand.

At midday, after you've worked up an appetite, head to a picturesque waterfall to enjoy a picnic lunch of Thai cuisine. Later, begin a relaxing afternoon of cycling. Find yourself riding through village alleyways, rice fields and rural roads of Mae Sa valley - an excellent way to see the local way of life. Take a few off-road trails to get off the beaten track.

After a day of exploring the area on two feet then two wheels, we finish our ride in the village. You can refresh before we transfer you back to your Chiang Mai accommodation.

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Included

Guide
Thai picnic lunch
Water and snacks available throughout the day
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included

Personal expenses
Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Participants must be reasonably fit and in good physical condition
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing appropriate for hiking and biking
Timings mentioned are estimations only and some factors cannot be controlled (e.g. traffic conditions). Routes used can vary according to the season; our guides do their best to let you discover the most scenic places in the area.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

Features

Tourism

70%

Sport

55%

Cultural

25%

Reviews

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pikitflamboyan

5 | 2018-01-10

The day tour was really beautiful. The hike was moderately easy and we had a snack at a waterfall with a wonderful view. The second part of the tour took us biking through villages and our guide Koi was teaching us the names of the local fruit trees. He pointed out to us the spice trees that locals plant around their houses to make tomyam kung. Very educational. We had lunch at a beautiful restaurant surrounded by paddy fields which served delicious food. We had a great day seeing the beautiful country side under the guidance and care of our wonderful guide, Koi. Highly recommended!

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Lydia Vyona L

5 | 2016-07-01

It was as described in the tour brief, except we took longer, 3 hours for the hike and 3 for the biking. It is not actually mostly downhill, in fact only some parts are downhill for a stretch. Very beautiful, but I must say not really for beginners - proper hiking shoes are needed as the mountain can be extremely slippery if muddy. The guide is very knowledgeable and helpful, and the view alone is worth every cent.

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